Shift Operator

Fervo Energy•Milford, UT

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Shift Operator at Fervo Energy’s Cape Station Geothermal Power Plant and Brine Gathering System, you will help safely operate and monitor plant and brine gathering systems to support reliable, efficient, continuous power generation. This hands-on, field-based role involves real-time decision-making, troubleshooting complex systems, and maintaining operational excellence. Shift Operators report to the Plant Manager. The role supports 24/7 operations and requires a rotating shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Operators must also be able to respond to emergency call-outs and plant contingencies outside normal working hours. The position is based at Cape Station in southwestern Utah, requires minimal travel, and is described as following a hybrid schedule with three days per week in the office.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience in industrial operations, power generation, or a similar field.
Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, SOPs, equipment manuals, and process control systems.
Basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
Ability to work a rotating schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and to respond to emergency call-outs and plant contingencies outside normal working hours.
Ability to climb ladders, work at heights, lift up to 50 lbs, and perform duties in adverse weather or high-temperature conditions.
Strong attention to detail, excellent situational awareness, a safety-first mindset, teamwork, communication, and troubleshooting skills.

Nice To Haves

Technical or trade school training in power plant operations, industrial systems, or mechanical or electrical fields.
Familiarity with thermal or geothermal power generation processes.
OSHA 10 or 30, CPR/First Aid, confined-space-entry, or similar certifications.

Responsibilities

Operate and monitor plant and gathering equipment, including turbines, pumps, separators, heat exchangers, generators, valves, strainers, and SCADA/DCS automation systems.
Start, stop, and regulate equipment to meet operational targets and ensure grid compliance.
Conduct regular plant and gathering-system walkdowns, identify abnormal conditions, and perform basic troubleshooting.
Maintain accurate shift logs, checklists, and operational data.
Respond to alarms and system upsets according to standard operating procedures, taking corrective action independently or with maintenance and engineering teams.
Provide detailed shift handover briefings and communicate with the Control Room, Supervisors, and support teams.
Support planned and unplanned outages by preparing equipment and piping for safe access, including lock-out/tag-out and line draining.
Report equipment malfunctions and assist with minor field-level corrective actions.
Follow safety protocols, use PPE, identify hazards, and report safety concerns.
Ensure environmental compliance with air, water, and geothermal-fluid handling regulations.
Record readings and prepare reports on production, equipment status, and anomalies.
Use computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to enter data and create work requests.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
Employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with up to 6% match.
Flexible paid time off and paid parental leave.
Family-building, fertility, hormonal health, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting support through Carrot.
Dependent care FSA for eligible child and elder care expenses.
Annual Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible wellness expenses, including fitness, financial planning, pet insurance, and pet care.
Employee ownership opportunities through the Employee Stock Purchase Program, as well as LTI and bonus opportunities for eligible roles.

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